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Earlier this week, head groundskeeper of the York Revolution (Atlantic League) independent baseball team received the job as assistant groundskeeper of the Miami Marlins (formerly Florida Marlins) in Major League Baseball.  Greg Jones received the position announcement the other day: … Continue reading →

IndependentBaseball.net wishes you and your family a wonderful New Year’s Day and a terrific start to 2012.  We will be back soon with more stories and news regarding the independent professional baseball industry.

Due to the San Diego Padres affiliate coming to Tucson last year, the Tucson Toros independent baseball team took a “hiatus” after playing in the Golden League in 2010.  This led to a dispute over the team’s stadium as well … Continue reading →

IndependentBaseball.net wishes you, your friends, and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.  Please be safe in your travels and we will we back tomorrow with more news and information relating to the independent pro baseball industry.

As a complement to the Top 10 Independent Leagues 2011 Prospects article mentioned yesterday, JJ Cooper of Baseball America took the time recently to answer fans’ questions about current and previous independent baseball leagues prospects: http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/independent-audit/2011/2612461.html He covers a great … Continue reading →

Dan Partney is the new general manager of the Na Koa Ikaika Maui, which plans to play in the 2012 North American League.  Here is a short interview about his background and his feelings about being the team’s GM: http://www.stltoday.com/suburban-journals/illinois/life/article_4b738029-7ec9-5d6a-b6f4-39e9cf61c950.html … Continue reading →

IndependentBaseball.net extends our condolences to those who lost family and friends during the September 11 attacks ten years ago.  Here is the list of those who are remembered today: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,62151,00.html

The River City Rascals have decided to change their team name for one night to the River City Wizards.  This promotion is to help former St. Louis Cardinals player Lonnie Maclin.  Ozzie Smith will autograph every Wizards jersey and the … Continue reading →

It appears that Jose Canseco and the Yuma Scorpions are the possible subjects of a fictional movie script called “Centerfield” which shows a player trying to get redemption and return to the Major Leagues through the independent leagues: http://www.yumasun.com/sports/hollywood-71872-scorpions-canseco.html Not … Continue reading →